Project Architect - Science, Technology & Industry

Colliers Engineering & Design•City of Syracuse, New York

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an experienced, licensed Project Architect for its Science, Technology & Industry (STI) practice, based in an office between Albany and Buffalo, New York. The role requires prior experience with science, technology, and industrial projects, such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, gene-therapy, clean-room, manufacturing, and distribution-center facilities. The STI practice develops highly technical facilities and uses advanced technologies to support clients’ research, development, manufacturing, and distribution needs. The team guides clients through all phases of development, from initial concept and design through project execution and closure, across biotechnology, grow facilities, healthcare, life sciences, materials manufacturing, and pharmaceutical industries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited university.
Licensed architect in New York, or able to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
At least 5 years of architectural experience, with most of that experience on science, technology, and industrial-focused projects.
Strong Revit experience and abilities.
Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in architecture.
Ability to mentor.

Responsibilities

Provide design guidance and technical leadership on STI projects.
Make independent decisions regarding architectural complexities and methods.
Provide consultative services and guidance to project teams, and provide leadership and mentoring.
Participate in client meetings.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with coworkers; support and build up colleagues across teams, disciplines, and offices.
Share information and respond to others to improve efficiency and help colleagues achieve goals.
Suggest new ideas and processes and stay informed about developments in the STI practice.
Prepare or modify reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and project designs.
Ensure designs meet code requirements.
Coordinate changes to construction documents.
Research product materials and work with manufacturers to determine costs and identify suitable products.
Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure design quality assurance and quality control.
Respond to and review RFIs and submittals.
Participate in creating proposal and client-meeting materials.
Delegate and oversee tasks assigned to Intern Architects and Summer Interns.
Listen and engage in productive, critical debate.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid pregnancy disability leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked beyond 40 billable hours in a work week.
Education reimbursement.
Access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses through an in-house resource.
Mentorship program.
Wellness program.
Women’s Organization.
Philanthropic opportunities.